The Swetsville Zoo in Timnath, CO is actually a sculpture garden showcasing the wild imagination of Bill Swets. Filled with creatures made from metal scraps including parts from cars, tractors, and motorcycles, this "zoo" includes dinosaurs, birds, insects, reptiles, dragons, even people and flowers. The two things all Swets' creations have in common: they are... Continue Reading →
A Flight of Dragons to Knit or Crochet
For a long time now, I've been thinking about knitting myself a dragon. While I love the body shape of the knit Nessie I made a few years ago, I have yet to figure out how to adapt it to make a dragon. So I looked online for patterns to see if someone else has already... Continue Reading →
Handmade Dragons for the Hagrid in All of Us
"Crikey, I'd like a dragon." — Hagrid in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone Just as there are lots of different kinds of dragons in the world, there are many different sorts of dragon lovers out there. But there is one thing most of us have in common. We are all Hagrid. We all want... Continue Reading →
